Latest in Books for Kids
Baby's first cookbook
I confess; I made my own baby food. But just so we're clear, I was less a domestic goddess and more a garden-variety control freak.
... [More]
Over in the Hollow - Halloween as imagined by Stephen Britt
If you're looking for a fun Halloween gift for the kids without the added benefits of tooth decay and hyperactivity, I just learned that the wonderful illustrator Stephen Britt has just taken on his first children's book.
... [More]
Bugs. They're big with kids. Even when they're not.
I have to admit getting a little flush of pride knowing my daughters are willing to pick up earthworms and tickle those pillbugs until they roll into tight little balls. At least for now.
... [More]
Oh! what a cool book
Browsing the Picasso Museum gift shop in Barcelona last week (I know, totally rubbing it in) I came across the most wonderful little book called Oh! by Josse Goffin.
... [More]
And then he ate the naughty children. The end.
Pat the Bunny is the essential baby gift book for about a zillion people--including me--so it's not surprising that it's spawned a number of parodies. Now there's one more to add to the list.
... [More]
More scanimation, please.
I am so excited about artist Rufus Butler Seder's third "scanimation" book, Waddle!. Um, I mean my kids are.
... [More]
Arrghhhh, 'tis Talk Like a Pirate Day, mateys
We may not speak proper pirate but that doesn't stop us from trying on Talk Like a Pirate Day. (Yes, that's an actual thing. Swear.) So we've got a round up of some of our favorite pirate booty from past months
... [More]
Let's hear it for the girls!
CD audiobooks, or what I still call "books on tape," are my secret weapon against boredom in the car. Our newest gem is Tell Me a Story 3: Women of Wonder which follows in the footsteps of its much loved predecessors. And, as the mother of two girls, I am thrilled that the heroes of these new stories by Amy Friedman are actually heroines.
... [More]
Coloring is serious business
Of course every parent thinks every scribble their child does is a collectible masterpiece, but in the case of the Coloring Can Be Funny coloring book, I think it's kinda true.
... [More]
Go ahead, kids, draw on the art
Even though I realize that the amazing Charley Harper Coloring Book is intended for younger audiences, I can't help but want to save a couple of pages for me.
... [More]
A female pirate? Ahoy.
We love Oliver Chin, author of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac Series. In his latest book, Baltazar and the Flying Pirates, Chin teams up with illustrator (and blogger!) Justin Roth in this, um, high-flying tale of adventure and fortune.
... [More]
More Results!
Page 1 of 13 »
Sponsors
Here's Something Cool
L.A. Families, check out Amoeba Music Hollywood Kids Day Sunday 11/8 for a day of fun, plus enter a contest to win a trip for 4 to NYC to check out Yo Gabba Gabba live.
--
CMP editor Kristen used Powerpoint to create a really great little slideshow to explain Daddy's current Afghanistan tour of duty to the kids.
--
Safety is very cool: check out kidsplayparks.com to find new, yet safe, parks and playground in your area.
--
Become a CMP fan on Facebook! We'll be your biggest fan right back.
--
We like them like them:
Contact - Disclaimer+Contests - Search+Archives - Badges+ Buttons
Site Management by Heideldesign Logo by LEAP Design
Our trademarks, copyrights and ideas are aggressively protected by the law firm Traverse Legal, PLC